Clover Leaf on Franklin

Clover Leaf on Franklin is a catering and fast casual restaurant in Pella, Iowa, located at 621 Franklin St. The family-owned, counter-service establishment carries on the legacy of Clover Leaf Dairy, which was originally purchased by Bill and Stella Huyser in the early 1950s. The current direction is led by Kelly Bandstra, the founders' great-granddaughter, who previously opened de Kelder Speakeasy in 2021 and Clover Leaf Kitchen in 2022. This location adds a fast-casual option to their offerings, serving fresh, made-for-you meals alongside boxed lunches, freezer meals, and light catering.

The menu features local family favorites made with fresh ingredients sourced from local bakeries and meat markets. Burger options include House, Gouda, Tulip Time, and Western varieties, available as singles or doubles. The Tulip Time burger is topped with a fried egg, bologna, and smoked Gouda, while the Western burger features hot pepper cheese, bacon, onion rings, and BBQ sauce. Other offerings include the Field Sandwich with fried Pella bologna, hand-breaded tenderloin, Italian and loaded turkey hoagies, and crispy chicken wraps. Meals include a fountain beverage and a choice of sides such as fries, sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, cottage cheese, or chips, with an upgrade option for cheese curds or a Dutch side salad. Regular menu items also include poffertjes, ice cream, and seasonal specials.

The restaurant is open Monday through Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pick-up orders are accepted Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Clover Leaf on Franklin holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting satisfaction with its heirloom taste and friendly service.

Combining its rich dairy heritage with modern fast-casual dining, Clover Leaf on Franklin serves the Pella community with fresh, locally sourced family favorites.

Located on Franklin St in Pella, Iowa, the restaurant sits about 100 feet from the Pella Opera House and the Klokkenspel attraction.

BizScoreAI awarded the business a Discoverability score of 100 out of 100, which ensures AI crawlers can find every page of the website so assistants can recommend the business. A Technical score of 95 out of 100 confirms the site is secure and indexable for search engines. The business ranks number 1 of 5 Catering businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Pella.